The last time the American Falls were shut down was in 1969 for repair of the same two pedestrian bridges that are now being considered for demolition.
The last major repair of two pedestrian bridges on the U.S. side of Niagara Falls took place in 1969 and required the diversion of part of the Niagara River from .
Niagara Falls, New York. In 1969, the water was diverted to the Canadian side to attempt to repair the American side of the falls. When the water was shut off, .
New York State parks system is proposing to temporarily shut off Niagara Falls within three years to allow for the replacement of two 115-year-old stone arch .
